ContraBanned: Musicians & the Travel Ban
The ContraBanned showcase features performances by artists from the diaspora of the nations effected by the White House’s travel ban. At this panel discussion, moderated by the renowned activist and comedian Azhas Usman, the artists on the showcase will talk about immigration and immigrants, their role culture, and their experiences as performers and artists, especially in regards to the current political climate.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Matthew Covey
Tamizdat/CoveyLaw

Dena Elsaffar
Salaam

Iman Hashi
Faarrow

Siham Hashi
Faarrow

Emmanuel Jal
ContraBanned Showcase

Mamak Khadem
ContraBanned Showcase

Mohsen Namjoo
ContraBanned Showcase

Azhar Muhammad Usman
Kalijafa Media LLC
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